Overview
- Sidney Crosby and Malkin each recorded a goal and an assist, and Anthony Mantha scored in the third period.
- Tristan Jarry made 31 saves for his first shutout of the season as Pittsburgh improved to 4-2-0.
- Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 24 shots against his former club and dropped to 0-2-1 this season.
- Local analysis noted San Jose created several high-danger chances, struck a post, and finished 0-for-2 on the power play.
- Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky expressed frustration, took responsibility, and stressed the need to sharpen execution and team defense.